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Psychosocial consequences and reasons for illicit drug use among police officers in a northern Nigerian city: A mixed-method study

Fatimah Tsiga-Ahmed, I; Kefas Kwaghe, J; Adamu Mukhtar, M; Musa Bello, M; Rabiu Jalo, I; Aminatu Kwaku, A; Usman Ibrahim, M; Taiwo Amole, G.
Annals of African Medical Research; 5 (1), 2022
Harmful use of drugs is one of the principal risk factors affecting population health worldwide. Chronic use has been linked to medical, psychological and socioeconomic consequences. This study assessed the psychosocial consequences and reasons for illicit drug use among police officers in Kano, Nigeria....
Psychiatric Rehabilitation, International Classification of Primary Care, Illicit Drugs, Drug Users, Social Class
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Factors associated with smoking and transitioning to nyaope injection amongst women in the City of Tshwane Municipality: A self-report by women

Lefoka, Moganki H; Netangaheni, Robert T.
Health SA Gesondheid (Print); 27 (NA), 2022
Background: Substance use disorder has emerged as a key health and social challenge in South Africa (SA). It is projected that about 15% of South African youth, especially young women are prone to engage in drug use and the prospects of coming into contact with nyaope, a highly addictive drug, are higher...
Smoking, Heroin Dependence, Illicit Drugs, Substance Abuse, Intravenous, Substance-Related Disorders
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